Miguel Zenon

Miguel Zenon

Jazz Showcase, May 26 No stranger to Chicago, alto saxophonist Zenon already had turned in many strong performances here over the years, merging jazz techniques with the song forms of his native Puerto Rico. But in playing music from his upcoming recording, ¿Alma Adentro,¿ Zenon reached a new performance level as improviser and instrumentalist. Because he and his quartet were addressing music by some of Puerto Rico's most popular composers, the instrumentalists achieved the best of two worlds: gorgeous, utterly accessible melody enriched by ultra-sophisticated harmony and rhythm. Moreover, Zenon's horn sounded deeper, darker, more expressive than ever.

Jazz Showcase, May 26 No stranger to Chicago, alto saxophonist Zenon already had turned in many strong performances here over the years, merging jazz techniques with the song forms of his native Puerto Rico. But in playing music from his upcoming recording, ¿Alma Adentro,¿ Zenon reached a new performance level as improviser and instrumentalist. Because he and his quartet were addressing music by some of Puerto Rico's most popular composers, the instrumentalists achieved the best of two worlds: gorgeous, utterly accessible melody enriched by ultra-sophisticated harmony and rhythm. Moreover, Zenon's horn sounded deeper, darker, more expressive than ever.

Jazz Showcase, May 26 No stranger to Chicago, alto saxophonist Zenon already had turned in many strong performances here over the years, merging jazz techniques with the song forms of his native Puerto Rico. But in playing music from his upcoming recording, ¿Alma Adentro,¿ Zenon reached a new performance level as improviser and instrumentalist. Because he and his quartet were addressing music by some of Puerto Rico's most popular composers, the instrumentalists achieved the best of two worlds: gorgeous, utterly accessible melody enriched by ultra-sophisticated harmony and rhythm. Moreover, Zenon's horn sounded deeper, darker, more expressive than ever.